Party: Republican

Status: Announced candidacy April 13, 1999 via news release (original announcement tour was cancelled due to Kosovo strikes); Made a formal announcement on September 27, 1999 in Nashua, New Hampshire. He withdrew March 9, 2000, two days after a disappointing performance in the key March 7 primaries.

Age on Inauguration Day 2001: 64

Born: August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone, Panama

Residence: Phoenix, Arizona

Education: Graduate work, National War College (1973-74); B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis (1958)

Family: Married to Cindy McCain; has seven children -- Doug, born October 4, 1959; Andy, born May 12, 1962; and Sidney, born September 2, 1966 from first marriage to Carol Shepp. Meghan, born October 23, 1984; Jack, born May 2, 1986; Jimmy, born May 21, 1988; and Bridget, born July 21, 1991, from second marriage to the former Cindy Hensley

Religion: Episcopalian

Political experience: U.S. Senator from Arizona (1987-present); National Security Advisor to Dole/Kemp presidential campaign (1996); U.S. Representative from Arizona's 1st district (1983-1987)

Professional experience: Beer distributor (1981-1982); Director, Navy Senate Liaison Office (1977-81)

Military service: U.S. Navy (1958-81 -- promoted to Captain in 1979); Prisoner of war in Hanoi, Vietnam (1967-1973); Received Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross

Campaign office:
McCain 2000
1158 E. Missouri
Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602-604-2000

Web site: http://www.mccain2000.com